HotelChatter - Tag: Staycation Hotels http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T14:51:32Z HotelChatter HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Staycation%20Hotels Temecula: Temecula Creek Inn Puts on an 'Artisan Wine Dinner' to Lure You Down to Temecula http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/10/7/181051/040 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/temeculacreek_wine.jpg" class="top"><p> We know, we know, <b>Temecula</b> is not as exciting a <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/8/31/18545/7083/hotels/Wine_Tasting_in_Temecula_Just_as_Expensive_as_Wine_Tasting_in_Napa">wine destination</a> as some of California&#146;s other regions, but sometimes Angelenos don&#146;t have the time to zip all the way up to the Russian River Valley for dinner. For just a quick overnight stay, Temecula can be just the right distance, especially when the <b><a href="http://www.temeculacreekinn.com">Temecula Creek Inn</a></b> is hosting an <b>Artisan Wine Dinner</b> with Boorman Vineyards Estate Winery. Dare we say it's a perfect <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/staycation">Staycation Hotel</a>? <p>On Friday, October 23rd, guests can head to the Temet Grill at the 350-acre resort for a four-course meal created by Executive Chef Salvatore Giuliano, and paired with Boorman&#146;s premium wines, like a 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2007 EricRosen 2009-10-09T15:58:35-05:00 33.4678970 -117.13206 Carmel: How to Really Save on Your Staycation http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/11/6/144624/328

Monterey County is known as one of California's posher coastal destinations, but as we told you in our Carmel Hotel Guide, it's perfect for a staycation and now the Monterey Travel Bureau is promising there is lots to do that doesn't break the bank.

Being the lushes we are, we're immediately drawn to wine tasting. Tastings are usually around $5 and if you really make your rounds to the area wineries, you'll really, um, get your money's worth. Also, please don't drink and drive.]]> abigailmschilling 2008-11-06T16:16:25-05:00 Carmel: Carmel Hotel Guide :: L'Auberge Carmel is Sweet But Worth the Price? http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/9/17/1173/04866 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/laubergecarmel.jpg" class="imgborder"><p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/maps/Carmel-Hotels-Guide"><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/carmel_map.jpg" align="right"></a> We continue our Carmel Hotel Guide by looking at another luxury property in Carmel-By-The-Sea. Sure, the market's in the crapper but now, more than ever, is a good time to head to <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/L+Auberge+Carmel/ian/229019"><b>L'Auberge Carmel</b></a> for some luxury pampering.<p>The hotel has collected an impressive amount of awards over the past couple of years from <i>Travel + Leisure</i> and <i>Conde Nast Traveler</i>. And the L'Auberge really does seem to have it all--it's four blocks from the beach, yet it's still close to all the restaurants, shops and art galleries in "downtown" Carmel.<p> There's also only 20 rooms at the hotel, ensuring a quiet private experience and the hotel's restaurant, Aubergine, has only 12 tables yet juliana 2008-09-17T11:33:59-05:00 36.5537560 -121.92439 Carmel: Carmel Hotel Guide :: The Bernardus Lodge http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/9/4/14214/18190 <![CDATA[<p><i>With staycations all the rage these days, we've decided to take a look at some of the best places in the U.S. for quick, close-to-home trips. Up first is <b>Carmel-by-the-Sea</b>, a small yet upscale town on the Monterey Peninsula. Known for its devotion to the arts and its celeb residents (Clint Eastwood was once mayor here), Carmel is also home to small hotels and inns galore. Enjoy.</i><p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/bernarduslodge.png" class="imgborder"><p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/maps/Carmel-Hotels-Guide"><img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/carmel_map.jpg"></a>Ok. File this one under Major <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Cubicle%20Dreamin%27">Cubicle Dreamin'</a> Destination. It's the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Bernardus+Lodge/ian/183377"><b>Bernardus Lodge</b></a> and we actually first heard about this place from from <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/2/11352/74127/hotels/Everything_You_Wanted_To_Know_About_Booking_Hotels_The_Perfect_Escapes_Edition">Perfect Escapes' Eric Jeck</a> a few months back. And he told us to hit up the hotel as soon as possible.<p>The hotel is juliana 2008-09-08T13:48:24-05:00 36.5438381 -121.90461 Carmel: Carmel Hotel Guide :: The Best Western is Right in the Middle of the Action http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/8/25/14235/7506 <![CDATA[<p><i>With staycations all the rage these days, we've decided to take a look at some of the best places in the U.S. for quick, close-to-home trips. Up first is <b>Carmel-by-the-Sea</b>, a small yet upscale town on the Monterey Peninsula. Known for its devotion to the arts and its celeb residents (Clint Eastwood was once mayor here), Carmel is also home to small hotels and inns galore. Enjoy.</i><p><p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/carmelbayview.jpg" class="imgborder"><p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/maps/Carmel-Hotels-Guide"><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/carmel_map.jpg" align="right"></a>While the sweeping scenery of the Monterey Peninsula with its rocky coastline and cypress trees is not to be missed on a visit to Carmel nor is the historic mission, there is a lot of action in the middle of town. <p>"Town" begins at Junipero Avenue with the main juliana 2008-08-27T17:33:27-05:00 36.5956678 -121.88040 Search HotelChatter Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/